From the Erzgebirge region of Germany, known for
the production of nutcrackers and smokers, come these
miniature turned wooden ornaments. Many have been
produced by such well known firms like Ulbricht and
Steinbach but some have been carefully crafted by
much smaller home cottage businesses in the Ore
Mountain region.

The delicate art of shaving wood into wood chip star ornaments is perfected by Spansterne Martina Rudolph, from the Erzgebirge of Germany.

This 2011 hand painted Santa Chalet Cuckoo Clock from the Ulbricht factory is just one of over 40 detailed wooden ornaments from this respected German firm.

This Artist Ornament from Christian Steinbach is also a 2004 introduction. These colorful rolly polly ornaments have been a part
of the Steinbach collection for many years, depicting almost every occupation and vocation you can imagine.

This Advent Window Arch Ornament from Christian Ulbricht is just another beautifully intricate wooden ornament by this respected German manufacturer. If you’ve ever had the privilege of visiting this region of Germany, you will find these candle arches in every window!

This Herr Drosselmeyer Ornament from Christian Steinbach is
part of his Nutcracker Suite fantasy collection and also includes the
Mouse King, Prince, Klara, Sugar Plum Fairy and Toy Soldier. Each is
hand painted and made in Germany.

This Christmas Tree Ornament from the workshop of Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht exemplifies the detail that can be found in these miniature works of fine craftsmanship. Candles and kugels adorn this individually boxed wooden ornament.